Phase 1
N=39
A Social Network AOD Intervention for Homeless Youth Transitioning to Housing
Substance Use
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04637815 ↗Enrolled (actual)
39
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Days Cannabis Used — 23.7; 7.36 days
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Interventions
- Motivational Network Intervention (Behavioral); Usual Care (Other)
- Age
- Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- RAND
- Primary completion
- Sep 2023
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Days Cannabis Used |
23.7; 7.36 | — |
| PRIMARY Proportion of Risky Network Members |
.242; .0797 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Drinks Consumed on Drinking Days |
2.30; 3.64 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Drinking Days |
7.45; 6.09 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Days Consumed 5 (for Men) or 4 (for Women) Drinks on a Single Occasion |
1.95; 2.91 | — |
Summary
This project will pilot test a computer-assisted social network intervention, using motivational interviewing techniques, that can help case managers work with formerly homeless young adults who recently transitioned to supportive housing to reduce substance use and increase permanent supportive connections during this critical transitional period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18-25
- In a housing program for homeless transition age youth
- Past month substance use
- Screen positive for past-year harmful substance use
Exclusion Criteria
- Not able to speak/understand English
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04637815). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.